Doctors of AK Clinics participated in the 16th Annual Conference of the Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons (AHRS) India – HairCon Chennai 2026, held from 13th to 15th February 2026 at MGM Beach Resort, Muttukadu, Chennai. The conference brought together leading hair transplant surgeons and dermatologists from across India to discuss advancements in hair loss management and evolving treatment practices.

AK Clinics maintains a longstanding association with AHRS India. Dr Kapil Dua and Dr Aman Dua, Co-Founders of AK Clinics, are Founding Members of AHRS India and have been involved in the annual conference for the past 16 years, demonstrating ongoing academic engagement in structured hair restoration practice.

Representing the clinic at HairCon 2026 were Dr Aman Dua, Past President of AHRS India, Dr Kapil Dua, and Dr Bhawna Bhardwaj, who contributed through academic presentations and professional participation.

Innovation, Evidence, and Expertise at HairCon 2026

HairCon Chennai 2026 served as a key platform for sharing knowledge in hair restoration, bringing together experienced surgeons and dermatologists from across the country. The conference covered both surgical and medical aspects of hair loss treatment, encouraging organised discussions to improve clinical practices and raise treatment standards.

As a collaborative forum, HairCon 2026 demonstrated a collective effort to shape the evolving landscape of hair restoration in India. Representing AK Clinics, our experienced dermatologists were among the invited speakers who shared their clinical experience and practice-based insights, contributing to the academic dialogue.

Dr. Kapil Dua (MBBS, MS)
Choosing a FUE Device & Art of Slit-Making

Dr Kapil Dua virtually attended the conference and shared his insights on choosing a FUE device and how FUE devices have evolved. His speech also included a detailed discussion of the art of slit-making in hair transplant and why it is a true sign of the surgeon’s experience and expertise, contributing to natural-looking results.

Dr Aman Dua (MBBS, MD)
Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss

Dr Aman Dua delivered a presentation on the Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL). Her session focused on the causes of hair loss in women and highlighted the importance of accurate diagnosis prior to starting treatment. She reviewed available clinical treatment options, including medical management and structured long-term plans tailored to individual evaluations.

Dr Bhawna Bhardwaj (MBBS, DVDL)
Comparative Study of PRP vs PRF in Donor Area Healing

Dr Bhawna Bhardwaj presented a comparative study on PRP vs PRF in scalp donor area healing of hair transplant patients. Her session focused on the clinical application of these regenerative therapies and their role in post-operative donor management.

About HairCon

HairCon is the annual conference organised by the Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons (AHRS) India, established in 2007. Since then, it has served as a dedicated platform for hair restoration professionals across India to exchange clinical knowledge and share emerging practices.

The conference offers a forum for discussions on:

• Advancements in hair transplantation techniques
• Developments in non-surgical hair therapies
• Regenerative treatment approaches in hair restoration
• Peer-to-peer clinical case discussions
• Donor management and post-operative care
• Ethical and responsible practice standards

HairCon 2026 continued this tradition by encouraging collaboration and dialogue to promote structured and evidence-based hair restoration practices in India.